Advanced civil infrastructure materials: Advancements in science and mechanics
by H Wu, Wayne State University, USA
Advanced civil infrastructure materials: Advancements in science and mechanics is :
- a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry
- essential reading for graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering
- written by an expert pannel
In recent decades, material development in response to a call for more durable infrastructures has led to many exciting advancements. Fiber reinforced composite designs, with very unique properties, are now being explored in many infrastructural applications. Even concrete and steel are being steadily improved to have better properties and durability.
Advanced civil infrastructure materials provides an up-to-date review of several emerging construction materials that may have a significant impact on repairs of existing infrastructures and/or new constructions. Each chapter explores the ‘materials design concept’ which leads to the creation of advanced composites by synergistically combining two or more constituents. Such design methodology is made possible by several key advancements in materials science and mechanics. Each chapter is concluded with selective examples of real world applications using these advanced materials. This includes relevant structural design guidelines and mechanics to assist readers in comprehending the uses of these advanced materials.
The contributors are made up of renowned authors who are recognized for their expertise in their chosen field. Advanced civil infrastructure materials will be of value to both graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering, and will serve as a useful reference guide for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry.
Contents of Advanced civil infrastructure materials: Advancements in science and mechanics :
Advanced concrete for use in civil engineering
-S Mindess, University of British Columbia, Canada
Introduction. What is modern advanced concrete? Materials: Portland cements; Aggregates; Chemical admixtures; Mineral admixtures. Modern advanced concretes: High strength concretes; Ultra high strength concretes; Fibre reinforced concretes; Self-compacting concrete; High durability concrete; Polymer modified concretes; ‘Green’ concrete. Conclusions. Sources of further information. References.
Advanced steel for use in civil engineering
-C W Roeder, University of Washington, USA and M Nakashima, Kyoto University, Japan
Introduction. Issues of concern. New developments:
Advanced cement composites for use in civil engineering
-H C Wu, Wayne State University, USA
Introduction:
Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for use in civil engineering
-J F Davalos, West Virginia University, USA, P Qiao and L Shan, University of Akron, USA
Introduction. Manufacturing process by pultrusion. Material properties and systematic analysis and design: Constituent materials and ply properties; Laminated panel engineering properties and Carpet plots; Member stiffness properties; Mechanical behaviours of FRP shapes; Equivalent analysis of FRP cellular decks; Macro-flexibility analysis of deck-and-stringer bridge systems. Design guidelines and examples: Design guidelines for FRP shapes; Design examples; Example 3: design of an FRP deck-and-stringer bridge. Conclusions. Acknowledgments. References.
Rehabilitation of civil structures using advanced polymer composites
-V M Karbhari, University of California, USA
Introduction. Rehabilitation and FRP composites. Materials and manufacturing processes: Materials overview; Manufacturing processes. Characteristics and properties. Applications. Future trends. References.
Advanced engineered wood composites for use in civil engineering
-H J Dagher, University of Maine, USA
Introduction:
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